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President Javier Milei celebrated the Senate's final approval of labor reform and the modification of the Juvenile Penal Regime with a photo of his allies and a congratulatory message.

Afghanistan has introduced new penal codes resulting in stricter penalties for animal fighting compared to those for domestic violence, as highlighted by the UN.

The government of Rio Grande do Norte has announced that a public competition for the Penal Police will be published in March, creating 300 new positions.

Afghanistan's new penal code, introduced by Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, prescribes just 15 days of imprisonment for domestic violence against women, while harsher penalties apply for animal fighting.

The UN calls for the Taliban to repeal a recently enacted penal code that permits violence against women and to adhere to international human rights obligations.

The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill to amend the Penal Code, ensuring that penalties for the rape of vulnerable individuals will be applied regardless of the victim's sexual experience or resulting pregnancy.

Ecuadorian authorities have reduced the written sentence of ten years in prison for Serbian citizen Jezdimir Srdan, convicted of money laundering.

Afghanistan's new penal code allows a man to be imprisoned for only 15 days for breaking his wife's arm while providing a harsher penalty of five months for mistreating a camel, reflecting severe gender-based inequality in legal recourse.

An elite police commander in Brazil was arrested for allegedly using an official vehicle to transport drugs in a criminal conspiracy.

A proposed amendment to Poland's penal code seeks to reduce penalties for offenses against religious feelings, largely influenced by a recent European Court of Human Rights ruling.

The Argentine Senate is set to debate a juvenile penal regime approved by the Chamber of Deputies, with contrasting narratives over its necessity and implications.

The Lithuanian Special Investigation Service reports a lack of evidence regarding illegal lobbying amid ongoing discussions about changes to the Penal Code in the Seimas.

A U.S. citizen has been sentenced to four years in a Russian penal colony for attempting to smuggle firearm components out of the country after being arrested at an airport in Moscow.

Poland, along with several other nations, has signed a joint statement holding Russia responsible for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died from poisoning in a penal colony.

Javier Milei is pushing for a speedy reform of the Penal Code as part of his administration's agenda while navigating political concessions.

A former husband and wife have been indicted in connection with the murder of penal police officer Edivânia da Silva in the Sertão region of Paraíba, Brazil.

Scientists have confirmed the presence of the highly toxic Epibatidine in the corpse of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, two years after his death in a Russian penal colony, leading Europe to hold Russia accountable for the incident.

Two years after Alexei Navalny's death in a Siberian penal colony, the UK and its allies blame the Kremlin for his poisoning after analyzing samples found near his body.

The approval of labor reform and the youth penal regime indicates significant changes in the government's approach, aiming for impactful results for Argentine society.

The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has approved a new penal regime that reduces the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years amid rising concerns over youth crime.

Deputy Miguel Ángel Pichetto criticized the insufficient budget for juvenile penal reform while expressing support for lowering the age of criminal responsibility.

A significant majority of the Argentine population supports the government's initiative to lower the age of criminal accountability for juveniles, as indicated by recent surveys.

The Spanish Congress has approved a law supported by Junts that increases penalties for repeat offenders, with overwhelming support from conservative parties.

Proposed amendments to Lithuania's Penal Code could lead to a more lenient sentence for biomedicine doctorate Ada Darinskas, who has connections to a well-known figure in the local business community, as stated by a legal committee official.

The Polish Catholic Church and the Polish Autocphalous Orthodox Church oppose proposed changes to penal code regarding offenses against religious feelings, advocating for continued imprisonment as a penalty.

A Colonel has been charged with serious felonies related to espionage and has been suspended for 18 months, facing the possibility of losing his Greek citizenship if convicted under the new Military Penal Code.

A Russian stand-up comedian has been sentenced to nearly six years in a penal colony for making a joke about a war veteran, highlighting the Kremlin's crackdown on dissent.

The 3rd Criminal Execution Court in São Luís has implemented an automated temporary exit system for inmates, defining the 2026 schedule for temporary releases based on the Penal Execution Law.

The Government is pushing for reforms in the juvenile penal system, aiming to lower the age of accountability to 13 years and seeking initial approval from the House during extraordinary sessions.

The article discusses new measures for expediting criminal proceedings, including voluntary penal submission, mediation dismissals, and the implications for offenders and victims.

The National Prosecutor opposes amendments to the penal code regarding the offense of religious feelings, presenting arguments against the Ministry of Justice's proposed changes.

The inclusion of four policemen involved in a shooting with a robber in Rogoredo in the registry of suspects has driven the introduction of a legal decree focusing on penal shields, knife bans, and youth violence regulations.

Tocantins is planning major public contests in 2026 for the Civil and Penal police as well as the Health Department, with recent authorization for the latter's proceeding.

Thirty-three political prisoners, including human rights activist Javier Tarazona, have been released from prisons in Venezuela after being detained for over four years.

Delcy Rodríguez, the acting president of Venezuela, announced plans for a new political phase in the country, claiming that the release of political prisoners was initiated by Maduro, totaling 406 releases despite discrepancies with the Foro Penal organization's count of 180.

The proposed amendment to the Penal Code aiming to reduce penalties for extremism is causing tension within the government coalition, with the Hlas party stating they will not support the changes proposed by SNS.

Antonio Gerardo (Nino) Buzzetta Pacheco, an Italian-Venezuelan political prisoner, was released yesterday in Venezuela, confirmed by NGO Foro Penal's VP Gonzalo Himiob, amidst a slow release of other political prisoners.

The Ministry of Justice justifies a proposed amendment to the Penal Code that would eliminate the possibility of imprisonment for insulting religious feelings, a change stemming from a decade-old interview with singer Doda.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is taking legal action against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding a recent amendment in Slovakia's penal code that introduces a new crime for denying and questioning the Beneš decrees.

The Polish Ministry of Justice plans to ease penalties for offending religious feelings, eliminating imprisonment for this offense, but opinions on whether this is a good move vary.

The government is set to implement administrative and penal sanctions for tractors amid ongoing farmer protests, as an updated police plan is under discussion.

Emmanuel Macron is actively working to secure the prompt release of French researcher Laurent Vinatier, sentenced to three years in a Russian prison for collecting military information without being registered as a 'foreign agent.'

A Moscow court has sentenced Arsenij Konowałow, a former employee of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to 12 years in a high-security penal colony for treason related to the transfer of secret information to U.S. intelligence.